Framework agreement for Independent Third Party Supervision of Factory Acceptance Tests at various Production Sites

Description

General information TenneT recently has seen a significant increase in offshore wind targets, due to the new European targets of 55% renewables in 2030, resulting in a very large portfolio. The majority of these projects will commence in the next years and will have to be realized in the years 2028-2032. Therefore a continuous realization pace is expected of multiple offshore grid connections every year. To cope with this portfolio TenneT needs Factory acceptance tests (FAT) for cables  and accessories which should be executed in the cable factory of the manufacturer most of the times. Nevertheless meetings in Bayreuth, Arnhem or at other places are possible. Daily reports of the performance of the tests are meant to be done. Furthermore an active assistance by preparing NCR (Non-conformance reports) reports together with the manufacturers, if needed is required. In case of a non-conformance, the client shall be informed immediately. Lot 1: To cope with this portfolio TenneT needs Factory acceptance tests (FAT) for cables and accessories which should be executed in the cable factory of the manufacturer most of the times. Nevertheless meetings in Bayreuth, Arnhem or at other places are possible. Daily reports of the performance of the tests are meant to be done. Furthermore an active assistance by preparing NCR (Non-conformance reports) reports together with the manufacturers, if needed is required. In case of a non-conformance, the client shall be informed immediately. Duration: 2 years (+6 times possibility for 1 year extension for a total of maximum of 8 years)